Ann Cannon

  By Ann Cannon, PRO Ballinrobe LGFA Well done to Sinead O Sullivan and Sophie Sheridan who have completed their training with the Mayo U13 development squad.  These two young ladies have shown great determination all season and are very deserving of their place on the squad.

  By Ann Cannon, PRO, Ballinrobe LGFA We would like to thank most sincerely all of the parents of our G4G young ladies who baked up a storm for us over the weekend for our very successful Cake Sale.  We were blown away by all the talented bakers out there. You all deserve praise for all of the lovely baked goodies that we had available for the cake sale that took place after both masses on Sunday last, June 26th, 2016. Thank you to the ladies committee members who baked, collected baked donations and assisted at the Cake Sale.  And, we can’t forget the young ladies who came along to help on the morning also. Above, our young helpers Below, just a sample of the amazing goodies we had on the day.  

  By Ann Cannon, PRO, Ladies Football We would like to say a special thank you to Yvonne Murphy, Devour Bakery , 3 Church Lane, Ballinrobe who presented a cheque to Ballinrobe Ladies to cover the cost of new bibs for the U12 team. Your support is greatly appreciated.

By Ann Cannon, PRO, Ladies Football Our U11 ladies team took part in a blitz in Connacht on May 28th.  It was held in the Centre of Excellence in Bekan.  The ladies played in three matches. It was an excellent venue and they played very well.  A great day was had by all.

  By Ann Cannon, PRO, Ladies Football   On Friday 13th May our U12s played on a beautiful summer’s evening against McHale Rovers (we discovered they are made up of ladies from Crossmolina, Lahardane and Ardagh). We had 23 players line out and as always with this group of young ladies they did the club proud with their skill, determination and great sportsmanship. This game was played at the Community School pitch and a special thanks to Andy Walsh for ensuring the pitch was in perfect condition and also to Terry Duddy and Mary Langan for getting the portable goals moved from Flanagan Park and back again. At the same time on Friday in Flanagan Park our U10’s were training with the young ladies playing football in the Gaelic4Girls Programme.  There were over 40 young ladies in total. Gaelic4Girls is an 8 week programme aimed at increasing participation in Ladies Gaelic Football. Well done to everyone involved, it is great to be in a position to allow these girls the opportunity to try out Gaelic football in a fun and safe environment. On the following Saturday morning we had a great turnout – 16 under 6 girls and 12 under 8 girls. These young ladies train and play matches with the boys and will be playing in go-game leagues shortly. The grounding in the skills of Gaelic football these young girls are getting will ensure their future enjoyment playing the game. Some of our young ladies having a water break during training on Saturday morning May 14th. A big thank you to Declan Burke, Ryders Chemist, Main St ,Ballinrobe who donated First Aid kits for the Ladies U10 team and all other underage teams in the club. As can be seen from the above, the future of ladies football in Ballinrobe is bright and this is due to the hard work of our players, their parents, coaches and ladies committee members. Well done to all. The next U12’s Ladies game is tomorrow evening Tuesday 24th at 7pm in Westport at the Sacred Heart School, Castlebar Road (just up from the Castlecourt hotel). Meet in Ballinrobe at the pitch at 5:50, to be at the pitch in Westport for 6:45pm. As always, gumshields are mandatory.  Also, players cannot wear jewellery or hair slides.

  By Ann Cannon, PRO, Ladies Football Our U12 ladies played their final grading game against Hollymount on Friday in Flanagan park on a beautiful spring evening. During this league we played five matches three at home and two away to Carnacon and Kiltimagh.  We have had 23 players play and some have played their first Gaelic football games for the club. These young ladies have developed with each game and have always played to the best of their abilities. They are a credit to our club. A neutral spectator who saw these girls play last year commented on their huge improvement since then. This is credit to all the hard work of the players and their coaches and to the parents/guardians who make sure the ladies are at training and games every week. We look forward to our next group of games once the leagues have been decided.  Watch this space! Please note that all training and match details are on the calendar at the bottom of the homepage on http://www.ballinrobegaaclub.com/

By Ann Cannon, PRO, Ladies Football Our U12 ladies had a very busy week last week playing on in Ballinrobe on Wednesday and again on Friday in Kiltimagh. We had great numbers at both games.  Even though results are not going our way all our players continue to learn and improve with each game they play. Training is at the normal time this evening – Wednesday 20th April at 6-7 Match Friday in Ballinrobe Vs Hollymount at 6pm in Flanagan Park, meet at 5:40pm.  Please be on time. It is the policy of Ballinrobe GAA Club to have all children dropped off and picked up at the dressing rooms for both outdoor training and matches.  This is to ensure the safety of all our players. Children are not permitted to walk to car park on their own. As always, gumshields are mandatory.  Also, players cannot wear jewellery or hair slides. Please note that all training and match details are on the calendar at the bottom of the homepage on http://www.ballinrobegaaclub.com/